Find accessible transport in the ACT
Learn how to use our accessible public transport.
Transport
Accessible buses
Use NXTBUS to check if the next bus is wheelchair accessible.
Transport Canberra's easy access buses have:
- no steps
- an extendable ramp
- a wide front entrance
- space in the bus for wheelchairs.
Learn how to use Transport Canberra accessible buses.
Flexible Bus Service – wheelchair accessible mini-buses
The bus service operates in 5 zones across Canberra. Wheelchair accessible mini-buses can help you get from your home to your local hospital, shopping or medical centres.
Book the Flexible Bus Service.
Community Bus Service
If you don't have transport and can't use public buses, you might be able to use the Community Bus Service. Buses run from Monday to Friday, and you can get picked up and dropped off.
Check if you can use the Community Bus Service.
Transport to school
Your child might be able to get Special Needs Transport to their ACT public school if:
- their child’s disability means they have a NDIS plan
- they can't use public transport
- you can't drive them.
Apply for the Special Needs Transport program.
Subsidised taxi travel
If your disability means you can’t use public transport, you could get help to pay for a taxi. This service can help you attend essential activities such as:
- medical appointments
- employment commitments
- social and family gatherings.
Check if you can apply for the Taxi Subsidy Scheme.
Wheelchair accessible taxis
Use the wheelchair accessible taxi service and book a wheelchair accessible taxi through 13WATS.
Light Rail
Canberra’s Light Rail network is accessible.
Learn how to use our light rail accessibility features.
Australian disability parking permit
Find out if you can apply for a temporary, long-term or permanent mobility parking permit.
Check if you can apply for a disability parking permit.
Accessible toilets
You can find a public toilet on the National Public Toilet Map website.
Find an accessible toilet on the National Public Toilet Map.
Changing Places toilet map
Changing Places toilets are larger than standard accessible toilets. If you have a disability and high support needs, you can access suitable, safe and private bathrooms.